WD Purple 4TB Surveillance Internal Mechanical Hard Drive 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb Per Second 64 MB Cache HDD WD40PURZ
Why you'll like it
- Continuous Security Recording — Engineered specifically for 24/7 always-on surveillance security systems to prevent critical data gaps
- Advanced Video Quality — AllFrame technology improves ATA streaming to reduce playback errors, pixilation, and video interruptions
- High Camera Capacity — Scalable architecture supports up to 64 single-stream high-definition cameras for comprehensive property coverage
- Robust Workload Capability — Handles a heavy workload rating of up to 180 Terabytes per year to manage intense surveillance data demands
- Optimized Power and Durability — IntelliSeek technology calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration in equipment enclosures
Product details
Description
The WD Purple 4TB Surveillance Internal Mechanical Hard Drive is purpose-built for the rigorous demands of always-on, high-definition security systems. Engineered specifically for continuous 24/7 recording environments typical to DVR and NVR systems, this 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive provides reliable video playback performance when you need it most. It serves security professionals and business owners looking to safeguard their premises with a dependable storage architecture.
Featuring support for up to 64 high-definition cameras simultaneously, this drive allows for scalable security setups tailored to growing business infrastructure. With an annualized workload rate of up to 180 Terabytes per year, it handles heavy, write-intensive data streams with ease. The drive operates with minimized frame loss and video interruptions, ensuring critical footage is captured clearly without pixilation.
Designed to withstand harsh, high-temperature security environments, this hard drive minimizes power consumption and destructive ambient vibrations, making it the perfect foundation for modern surveillance setups.
How to use
- Ensure your digital video recorder or network video recorder system is powered off and unplugged before installation.
- Open the recorder chassis and securely mount the 3.5-inch drive into an available drive bay using compatible mounting screws.
- Connect the SATA data cable from the motherboard to the drive, and attach the SATA power connector from the power supply.
- Close the chassis, power on the system, and access your recorder's management interface to format the new hard drive and configure your recording schedule.
Ingredients
Mechanical Components: Aluminum platter disc, magnetic read-write head assembly, spindle motor, actuator arm, tarnish-resistant circuit board components, and SATA interface connector.
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Specifications
| Brand | WD |
|---|---|
| UPC | 718037856773 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What is the difference between a surveillance hard drive and a regular desktop hard drive?
Surveillance hard drives like the WD Purple series are specifically engineered for continuous 24/7 continuous write operations and multi-camera streaming, whereas standard desktop drives are designed for shorter, intermittent read and write workloads. Surveillance drives also feature specialized firmware to reduce frame loss and withstand the high thermal environments of security recording systems.
Does this WD Purple 4TB drive work with both DVR and NVR systems?
Yes, this internal hard drive is universally designed to be compatible with standard Digital Video Recorders and Network Video Recorders. It utilizes a standard SATA 6 Gigabits per second interface that fits most modern security recording chassis.
Can I use this 4TB mechanical hard drive in a standard desktop computer?
While it can technically store data in a standard desktop PC due to its standard SATA interface, it is not optimized for daily computer application workloads. Its firmware is prioritized for constant write streams rather than the frequent read-write patterns of a PC operating system.
Is this WD Purple hard drive available as an authentic USA import in India?
Yes, this product is sourced directly from trusted distributors in the USA and imported to India. Dropy ensures that Indian consumers receive completely genuine, authentic global editions of premium tech components.
How many days of video footage can a 4TB surveillance drive store?
The storage duration depends heavily on the resolution of your cameras, the video compression format used, and the frame rate. On average, a 4TB drive can store several weeks of continuous footage from multiple high-definition security cameras before looping over old data.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.